Scientists find a new cause of migraine headache
In a new study, researchers found a new mechanism responsible for familial migraine.
They show that a genetic dysfunction in specific brain cells of the...
Most widely used high blood pressure drug may harm heart health, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that L-type calcium channel blockers (LCCBs)—the most widely used drugs for treating high blood pressure—may harm the heart...
Scientists find how COVID-19 causes smell loss
Temporary loss of smell, or anosmia, is the main neurological symptom and one of the earliest and most commonly reported indicators of COVID-19.
Studies suggest...
This test provides higher accuracy of COVID-19 detection
In a new review study, researchers compared different COVID-19 tests and found that sputum testing detected the RNA of the virus that causes COVID-19...
Seaweed extract may block COVID-19 virus better than drug remdesivir
In a new study, researchers found in a test of antiviral effectiveness against COVID-19, an extract from edible seaweeds outperformed remdesivir, the current standard...
Controlling diabetes takes on greater urgency during COVID-19 pandemic
Uncontrolled blood sugar is dangerous at any time.
But with mounting evidence showing that COVID-19 places people with diabetes at higher risk for severe illness,...
Enjoy your nap, but know the pros and cons
You could read this story now. Or you could take a nap first, and perhaps tackle it feeling more alert and refreshed.
Health-wise, is that...
What you need to know about Lyme disease
Summer means ample healthy outdoor activities, but the tiny deer tick may have other plans for us.
This particular arachnid carries a bacterium that causes...
Lung ultrasound can help predict severity and duration of COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that lung ultrasound was highly sensitive for detecting abnormalities in patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19), with B-lines, a...
Five-day use of drug remdesivir may benefit people with severe COVID-19
A recent study from the University of Washington in Seattle found that there is no big difference between a five- and 10-day use of...